You’re watching a movie, getting invested in the characters, watching the tension build, and then boom—just as you’re about to get to the emotional payoff, a frown forms across your lips and you utter those ever so dreaded words: “That’s so cliche.”Continue reading What is a Cliche? Definition & Examples
The metaphor is a fundamental pillar of figurative language. Few tools can paint a picture as efficiently and evocatively. As such, metaphors are employed by nearly every kind of writer, whether you are a poet or a playwright. To better understand the literary technique, we’ll look at its definition, subtypes, and many uses, while providing examples from famous works.Continue reading What is a Metaphor — Definition and Examples
Preparation is key if you want to know how to pitch a TV show. Thousands of creators each year try to get their TV show ideas in front of major streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO. But how do you stand out in a world full of pitches? This guide shows you exactly how to pitch a TV show: from logline and pitch deck to mastering pitch meetings and tailoring your approach for different networks. Continue reading How to Pitch a TV Show Like a Pro [Free Pitch Template]
B-Roll Basics Best B-Roll Websites How To Shoot B-Roll What is B-roll footage in Film and TV? Furthermore, what is A-roll vs B-roll? Filmmakers of all types, whether they make documentaries, wedding videos, music videos, movies, or television NEED to have a keen understanding of both A-roll and B-roll footage. So, what does B-roll mean and why is it such a valuable resource for filmmakers? Let's get into it. Continue reading What is B-Roll: The Difference Between A-Roll vs B-Roll Footage
Roger Deakins cinematography includes Fargo, Skyfall, Sicario, No Country for Old Men, and finally he won an Academy Award for Cinematography for Blade Runner 2049 and again in 2020 for 1917. While the Academy finally recognized Deakins work, most of us have been in awe of him long before that. We watched Roger Deakins movies, interviews, and used his blog to compile the best Roger Deakins cinematography tips & techniques.Continue reading Roger Deakins Cinematography Tips & Techniques: Complete Guide
Is there anything worse than bad exposition in film? Few things turn an audience off than listening to a character explain things for no reason.But at the same time, the exposition of a story is vital. And while sci-fi and fantasy are where you’ll find the really bad examples of exposition, it’s not just for those genres. All movies have to set up their worlds and characters.There’s an art to providing good exposition in a story. It’s almost like the art of the con. Here are three techniques to help you make exposition so good, the audience never notices it’s…
It can be difficult to push your audience to identify with the characters while only using camera movement. But it is possible. Today, we’ll review the dolly shot and learn how you can use them creatively to bring the audience into your characters’ world. We'll also walk you through the process of planning, scheduling, and shooting your own dolly shots in your next project. Hello, Dolly!Continue reading The Dolly Shot: How To Create Powerful Shots With Simple Movement
We all know the sound that a camera makes. That satisfying click when we press the button and create our photograph. What we’re hearing is the camera’s shutter. That sound is the shutter moving up and down. It moves the same way every time we take a photo, but not always at the same speed. The way our pictures come out depends on that speed. So what is shutter speed? How can we understand it to take intentional and consistent quality pictures each time. Let’s jump in. Continue reading What is Shutter Speed and Its Role in the Exposure Triangle?
who couldn’t use a little more power in their powers of persuasion? Whether you’re a video advertiser, MBA student, or high school sophomore trying out for the debate team, you need to know how to win over your audience. One of the best ways to do this is with ethos. But what is ethos? It can be the quickest way to cut through clutter and establish trust with your audience. In this post, we’ll provide you with a straightforward ethos definition, plenty of useful ethos examples, and an easy grasp of heavy concepts. By the end of this article, you’ll…
You've heard stories about studios paying millions of dollars for scripts. Probably prompting the deserved question, “How much do screenwriters make?” Today, we're going to take a look at the events that got the spec market to where it is today. But we've got the insider's perspective, and we've done the research. You’ll leave this article with confidence, ready to give yourself the best chance possible before you submit a script to Netflix, Paramount, or HBO.Continue reading How Much Do Screenwriters Really Make?
